5.3k views
4 votes
Which of the following best illustrates the use of the availability heuristic?

a. making a decision based on a rule that is generally valid and true
b. making a judgment that a problem should be broken down into subgoals
c. making a judgment that a problem should be solved using a set of operations
d. making a decision based on past experiences that are easily remembered

User Lucash
by
7.9k points

2 Answers

4 votes
The option which best illustrates the use of the availability heuristic is making a decision based on past experiences that are easily remembered.
User Dolbi
by
7.5k points
2 votes

Availability heuristic is a mental process by which people make judgments about the likelihood of an event based on how easily an information comes to mind.

Making a decision based on past experiences that are easily remembered best illustrates the use of the availability heuristic. Correct answer: D

This is a mental shortcut. We relying on information that comes to mind quickly in order to make judgments and decisions.

User Tinashe Robert
by
8.2k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.